Lab Processing & Accession Specialist (Weekends/Evenings)

UCI group; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a detail-oriented specimen processing technician to join the Main Lab's Central Processing area. You will perform computer data entry, handle telephone reception, transport specimens, and print/deliver lab reports, ensuring accuracy and timely turnaround.

Responsibilities include reviewing lab reports, conducting quality checks, and troubleshooting issues to maintain smooth lab operations.

Qualifications

• One year of applicable clinical lab work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Experience with lab/hospital computer systems and software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated experience using a computer, including data entry and retrieval
• Ability to work weekends, and rotating shifts including evenings, nights and holidays
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen processing and accessioning in the Central Processing area of the Main Lab.
• Main duties include computer data entry, telephone reception, transporting specimens and printing/delivering lab reports.
• Reviews lab reports and performs quality review and troubleshooting.

Skills

Lab experience

Data entry

Computer systems

English communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a detail-oriented specimen processing technician to join the Main Lab's Central Processing area. You will perform computer data entry, handle telephone reception, transport specimens, and print/deliver lab reports, ensuring accuracy and timely turnaround.

Responsibilities include reviewing lab reports, conducting quality checks, and troubleshooting issues to maintain smooth lab operations.